By-products
As part of the sawmill process, what we call by-products are formed. By-products are the part of the raw material that does not become planks and boards.
Bark & Sawdust
Bark is mainly used as fuel in our own and external boilers, while the sawdust is used for pellet production.
Sawdust is used as bedding for animals, for ditch covering and heating, as well as for research. New research has begun to extract chemical products from sawdust.
Cellulose chips
Cellulose chips come from the outermost part (sapwood) of the logs and are used in the pulp industry to produce paper, cardboard, fluff pulp products and liquid packaging board.
Pin chips are sorted out from the cellulose chips, which are a cross between cellulose chips and sawdust. Sveden Trä also uses it as fuel for its own boiler.
Cutter and split sawdust
Cutter and split sawdust are also produced during adjustment and further processing. Cutter shavings are used in the pellet industry and as dry bedding for animals. The split shavings are very fine and are often mixed with cutter shavings.
Split shavings are also used to collect spills of oil and diesel due to their absorbent effect.
Did you know that?
All by-products can be used as covering material and walkways at greenhouses, playgrounds, outdoor scaffolding, and more. Our by-products also work well as insulation when storing snow, for example.
WE THINK FURTHER
By reusing by-products, we can reduce waste and promote a more sustainable and resource-efficient industry. Would you like to know more about how we handle our by-products?
